Keeping active - gentle exercises
Gentle exercises designed for older people and people with health conditions
We understand the importance of keeping active and the benefits it can bring from reducing arthritis pain to improving sleep and positively affecting memory. This page offers easy to use low impact activities with step by step instructions for either standing or seated activity to suit all.
NHS gentle exercises at home
The NHS website lists some popular activities you can do at home. These resources are suitable for everyone but particularly good if you're older or have health conditions..
- NHS easy, low-impact exercises guide
- NHS sitting exercises
- NHS guides to exercising for strength, balance and flexibility
British Heart Foundation
Ideas for getting active from the British Heart Foundation.
Diabetes UK
Advice from Diabetes UK about getting active for people with diabetes.
Groove Aerobics Lite
Are you missing your weekly Groove session? Groove Lite is now available online for you to work out at your own pace at your own time.
Seated Exercises for Older People
This video includes both balance and strengthening exercises, which can prevent falls and hip fractures. This video is appropriate for those older adults who cannot stand or who need support when standing.
Standing Exercises for Older People
This standing exercises video includes both balance and strengthening exercises, which can prevent falls and hip fractures. This video is appropriate for those older adults who can stand with minimal support.